1925-11-28 — Page 13

DENISHAWN DANCERS.

WHAT SHANGHAI THINKS.

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The famous Donishawn Dancers,) headed by Mias Ruth St. Denis and Mr. Ted Shawn, who aro to make an appearance for one night only in Hongkong-on Tuesday next at the Queen's Theare-made a big hit in Shanghal.

"VERY GALLANT GENTLEMEN.”-

ST. DUNSTAN'S TENTH

ANNUAL REPORT.

There will be none to question that the tribute paid our war-blind- od men by the title given to St. Dunstan's tenth annual report is very fully deserved.

THE HONGKONG

·BUYING A STRIPE.

TELEGRAPH,

|TO-DAY'S COURT MARTIAL,

At a District Court Martial pre- sided over by Major J. F. Drako

1st. Bu, East Surroy Regiment,

On

at Wellington Barracks, this morning. Havildar Major Chan Chu Fat, 40th. Coy, R. E. (native personnel), was charged with ru- Commenting on a performance

ceiving a valuable consideration Everyone knows how these men in respect of promotion given before a crowded audience. the Shanghai Times says:--

In the years during and following November 9th from Naik Loung As a rule dancers dance for of the War set themselves, with St. Tai. Other oflicors on the Beneli Capt. J. W. McCardy living. Misg Ruth St. Denis and Dunstan's help, to master their wore Mr. Ted Shawn, however, live for great handicap. This tonth reportC.R.A.), and Lt. J. H. Smith duncing. Such is the impression tells how convincingly that victory (C.R.A.), Mr. L. D. Turner ap easily formed after witnessing, has been won-how the skill gain peared for the accused, and Lt. even for a few moments, their ed in worshops and classrooms has A. J. L. Whyte, R.E., prosecuted. graceful performances, It has been turned to lasting account in A Corporal spoke of Loung Tai been said that Miss St. Dents the work-a-day world.

speaking to him about the likeli- dances as the birds sing and the

hood of the accused asking him flowers grow-just naturally, and

for some money, and expressing that is the greatest compliment

the fear that he (accused) would lead him a "dog's life" if he did that can be paid her. Nothing

not pay him money. more need be said regarding the principals. They and their art are kuown from one end of the world to the other.

And now the others--a capable collection. First, there is Mies Doris Humphrey, the leader of the girla, able it is saki; to interpret any of Miss St. Denis's most dif- Bleult parta. Not only is she an Imitator, but also a creative artist. and many of her solo performances are children of her own brain. Then there is Miss Anne Douglas, a worthy follower of Miss Doris in gracefulness and loveliness. Daintiness is her most wonderful quality, and her rhythmic move ment is the side of her art which captivates everyone.

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Ten years is a long time, and with the greatness of their sacrifice inevitably fading somewhat in public. memory, one could under- stand and make allowance for some slackening of effort among the war- blinded men themselves.

There are nine witnesses for the prosecution, and the Court is proccoding.

QUEEN MOTHER'S

An acting Company Sergeant Major said Leung Tai came to Evidence of the faith of the him and said the accused had de- publie, the. necessity for the con:manded $50 ir payment for a tinuance of the work St. Dunstan's stripe, and had taken $20 dollars la doing, and of the sustained on account. He said he had fivo

witnesses to prove it. sympathy which is universally felt for the objects for which the or ganisation exists is provided in the fact that the balance sheet this year shows a considerable excess of income over expenditure. This sound financial position la, how- ever, largely due to the receipt in the period covered by this report of a very generous legney. In o foreward to the report proper, t is emphasised that no charitable organisation would he justified in Charles Weidman is a dancer] relying upon financing an enter- with talent and a worthy second to prise like St. Dunstan's, whose com- Mr. Shawn, and Miss Jeordie 'mitments are necessarily many and Graham, too knows all there is to varied, by the hope of receiving be known about her delightful art. such legacies. In the Zotchyl dance, interpreted with Mr. Shawn, the winsome little lady dominates the stage, and de- served every bit of the applause she received last night.

Altogether a delightful evening. one full of artistry thoroughly performed and appreciated Shanghai welcomes such a talented company.

GERMANY RATIFIES.

ENTRY INTO, LEAGUE.

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Berlin, Nov. 27. The Reichstag by 278 votes to 189 has approved of Germany's entry into the League of Nations Reuter.

Later.

DEATH.

HONGKONG'S SYMPATHY

· APPRECIATED.

The following tolegram, datod 25th inst., has been received by His Excelloney the Governor:- The continued support of the "Your telegram 23rd Novem- general public, in the form of dona-ber has been laid before. Their tions and subscriptions, is still Majesties and I am commanded essential if St. Dunstan's pledge to request you to convey to that the men blinded in the ser-Executive and Legislative Coun- vice of the Empire will be properly | cils of Hongkong Their Majosty's - cared for for the rest of their Ilves, deep appreciation of the heart- is to be fully redeemed,

felt and loyal sympathy tondered to them and to the Royal Family in their great bereavement.

A circumstance which causes the Council of St. Dunstan's some an xiety is the fact that, week by Secretary of State for the week, there are new cases needing Colonies."

admission. They are exclusively military cases whose loss of sight

is directly attributable to or ag-:

"In our gravated by war service. view," the report states, "these men are entitled to equal treatment with those men actually blinded during the war period, and as far as lies in our power, we shall give them the same facilities."

A striking feature of the report letters published The Reichstag has agreed to there the many

from the men of St. Dunstan's third reading of the Bill ratifying themselves, They tell of fine

the Locarno Treaties by 300 votes | to 174-Reuter,

Berlin, Nov, 27.

The Reichstag, by 291 votes to 174, passed the third reading of the Locarno Bill, embracing the securi ty pact, the arbitration treaties and Germany's entry into the League

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LATEST QUOTATIONS.

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achievement, of problema bravely faced and overcome, and, above all, they give proof of the real hap- piness the war-blinded men find in their post-war lives of physical darkness. For instance, one man tude, and it is good to know that writes that he has just completed the most effective way of discharg- the erection of a house for him-ing that obligation is to give of Nations, in a practically full self, his portion of the labour be- material support to the Organisa- house. The galleries assigned to ing to make all the doors, door- tion which has so well deserved the Diplomatic Corps and the public frames, shshes and window- public confidence in ten years of were crowded. Dr. Luther and frames, while his estimate for an- practical philanthropy in the Herr Stresemann are leaving for other house has just been accepted. truest expression of the term. London on Sunday to sign the Another from New Zealand tells of Treaty, after which the Government the building by himself and his will resign and make room for all brother of three miles of fencing, sections of the Coalition in favour while yet another is making al of the Treaty-Reuter.

TO-DAY'S FOOTBALL.

LEAGUE CHANGES.

couple of big gates for a country mansion. Some indication of the close touch kept with the men by the After-Care Organisation alone may be gathered from the fact thrt anually nearly eleven thou- sand, letters from St. Dunstaners are received and, answered, and over two thousand personal In-

The match due for decision beterviews given. tween the Surreys Reserves and

Among other interesting facts South China "A" to day has been we learn that some of the special postponed on account of the final

occupations followed by St. Dun-

of the football competition in constan's-trained men include a hotel nection with the "Montague Bates" proprietor, a mail order expert, an Cup. The finalists No. 2 Platoon insurance broker, a coal merchant, and No. 7 Platoon kick off on the several sales managers, a barris-i Murray Barracks "ground at 4.15 ter, a correspondence manager, a this afternoon.

Chartered Accountant, and a foot-

Kowloon have arranged a friend-wear wholesaler to mention but ly fixture with H.31.S. Hermes and a few examples; that decorations are trying the experiment of won by St. Dunstaners include one felding McKelvie at left back. The Victoria Cross, six Military team selected is: Vickers; Whee Crosses, one Distinguished Con- ler and McKelvie; Turne, Sims duct Medal, twenty-nine Military and Duncan; Taylor, Morrison, Medals, two Croix de Guerre, one] Linaker, Mason and Hayes,

Medaille Militaire, one Order of The Drums Reserves will meet St. Vladimir, one Order of St. South China "C" on the Club George, and one Order of St. ground at 2.45 now that the China Leopold; that over one hundred St.) "A" match has been cancelled. Dunstan's men have lost one or more limbs as well as sight, and all skilled workers at some craft

A patrol covering a distance or profession, and that the first equal to one and a half timos blinded man to win a Rhodes across the continent, has been Scholarship at Oxford is a Cana- completed by the Royal Canadian dian St. Dunstaner.

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Jknowledge a great dabt of grati-|

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